The last numbered, single-player entry in theFinal Fantasyseries,Final Fantasy XIII, cut enough contentto make an entire additional game. And then we ended up with two more entries in theXIIIsub-series whileXIIIitself had enough content that the game “doesn’t get good until the 30 hour mark,” many Stockholm syndrome’d folks explained. All of this is to suggest that Square Enix might have issues with things like production, pacing. Which is when we remember that the upcomingFinal Fantasy XVwas announced asFinal Fantasy XIII Versuswhile George W....

Speedrunning events like Games Done Quick are a chance for people to break world records, while also raising money for charity. It was announced recently thatAwesome Games Done Quick will be an in-person event. On top of that, the event will also see its first non-human combatant. That’s right, according to speedrunner and streamerJSR_, AGDQ 2024 represents the first time a dog will officially participate in speedrunning on this level. A trailer video shows that Peanut Butter, the Shiba Inu owned by JSR_, will be there to see if they can break their personal best....

The “bullet heaven” genre was not something I seriously encountered until I started playingVampire Survivors. It’s got that dopamine hit that comes when you’re the one the enemies have to watch out for. But if you want something that’s less about castles and spells and more about basic shapes in space,Geometry Survivoris where it’s at. As noted byGaming on Linux, this is an upcoming rogue-like indie game with the timed, survival notions of something likeVampire Survivors, but with a look that’s closer to the old Xbox Live Arcade releaseGeometry Wars....

Win one of 15 copies! If you frequent our C-Blogs (and you should), you might have seen Dtoider Donleyposting about the development of his gameBoss 101. Well, release day is upon us!Head to Steamand buy yourself a copy ofBoss 101, to show some love and support. If you’re poor, broke or just prefer free stuff though, we got you. The Big D (can I call you that?), and his team, have given us 15 copies to hand out to 15 lucky folks....

5-minute warning Edios Interactive is warning thatMarvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy: CloudVersionis being temporarily delisted from the Switch eShop starting on June 28, 2025 at 10:59pm EST. Wow, that’s really short notice. This is due to a “publisher transition,” and it’s expected to be back up on June 04, 2025. The announcement goes on to say that if you already own the game, you will be able to continue to play uninterrupted while the transition takes place....

The Chemical Agents Warbond is out inHelldivers 2, and for those who want to get the best items for it right away, we’ll have you covered. Note that while there are better alternatives out there, you can still turn the tide of battle with our selections. The best items from the Chemical Agents Warbond in Helldivers 2 The best items from theChemical Agents Warbondare the G-4 Gas grenade, the “Guard Dog” Dog Breath, and the P-11 Stim Pistol....

It’s not so easy to destroy an entire planet, especially one so infested with bugs. And not just the Terminid kind, as Helldivers swiftly learned yesterday. The Dark Matter mission inHelldivers 2is getting a hotfix following numerous reports of bugs and, um, bugs. On May 30, the second phase of the Major Order ‘Enduring Peace’ began with a shocking demand from Super Earth’s finest:Wipe the planet Meridia off the galactic maponce and for all....

It pays to wait If you’ve been dying to try outHitman, you’ll now get the chance to do so without dropping any cash. IO Interactive has announced that the Prologue chapter will be going free to celebrate theirnewfound independence. You’ll be able to grab it on PC, PS4 and Xbox One, so if you own some form of gaming console or a competent PC, you’re in luck. The CEO of IO, Hakan Abrak, had this to say: “I’m proud to announce that our first hello as an independent studio is to invite all gamers to play the beginning ofHITMANfor free....

To the delight of all looking to fast travel early on,Minecraftallows players to boost their minecart speed from the known value of eight blocks per second to a striking and honestly game-breaking 1,000. But contrary to what you might think, doing that won’t demand the use of outlandish rail compositions. Instead, it’s possible by completing a series of requirements before utilizing a very specific command. Here’s how to change the speed of your minecarts inMinecraft, no matter if you are playing alone or on a server with friends....

Within thepatch notesforStardew Valley1.6, ConcernedApe informed us that there are over 280 new pieces of furniture that we can now purchase or find and place in the world. Some of this furniture is found through Catalogues, but they’re not easy to get. Furniture Catalogues are classed as decorative items that, when placed down on your farm, give you unrestricted access to a long list of themed items. Each Catalogue has its own theme and it’s usually obvious what that theme is from the name of the Catalogue itself....

Grab some seasonal duds and accessories right away As Trainers start upPokemon ScarletandViolet, they may want to change up their outfit from whatever seasonal attire it sets for them. Well, picking your clothes inPokemon ScarletandVioletis pretty easy. Choosing which outfit you wear might seem mandated by the game, at first. But the option is actually available right away. Just hitLeft on the D-padto pull up the clothes menu inPokemon ScarletandViolet....

College Football 26takes sports sims to the next level, bringing back another year of scholastic football excellence on the gridiron. Before taking and doling out hits on the field, you have to make some hits in the study room when it comes to your playbook for both offense and defense. you may use any existing playbook from real world coaches in the game, or you can put in the work and make your own, piece by piece....

Lords of Shadow was really successful If there was any time for Konami to announce it is making a newCastlevaniagame, that time would be now. The franchise is experiencing something of a resurgence at the moment with the short but sweetNetflix animated seriesthat has already been renewed for a longersecond season. Konami has said it would like to see the series on theSwitch, despite its “power issues,” though may I recommend just giving usCastlevaniacompilationI pitched a few months back....